Produce Clerk

Category

Produce

Description

The produce clerk is an important position within the store. Many customers make their decisions to shop at our store because of the quality of the perishable departments and specifically the quality of the produce that we make available to them. This position is responsible for creating an appealing presentation of the tremendous variety and selection of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other products that we offer. The product must be fresh -- Looks good, smells right; with just the proper feel and firmness for the product, sounds good (for example a crisp apple as a "snap" when you bite into it), and of course tastes great. The produce clerk can make the difference by the way he or she does their job.Observe all company policies and procedures. Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and adhere to dress code regulations. Adhere to all local, state and federal health and civil code regulations Assist in controlling potential for damage to goods and handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policy. Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory controlWe need to treat each individual like a guest in our home -- with courtesy, friendliness and the respect that they deserve.

Position Requirements

Able to communicate effectively with customer, associates, and others
Friendly and pleasant
Available in terms of scheduling hours
Reliable, good work ethic
Clean, presentable appearance
Good customer service skills
Ability to lift boxes at a minimum weight of 30 pounds
Ability to stand for four consecutive hours, without restrictions
Ability to work effectively in a cool temperature environment
Keep refrigerated coolers, product bins and other displays fully stocked and faced at all times according to department standard.
Assist in building store displays for maximum sales and turnover, display merchandise in a neat manner.
Keep perishable merchandise rotated in accordance with policy and product code dates and pull all out-of-code merchandise. Assist to ordering merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out- of-stocks and over-stocks and to maximize sales and turnover.
Face all products in assigned sections in accordance with company policy prior to leaving at the end scheduled shift.